Setfords
Entry
2021
Hold
5yr
Status
Active
Who owns Setfords?
Setfords is a British LegalTech company, currently owned by Phoenix Equity Partners since 2021. It changed hands in 2021, when BGF sold.
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Most recent investor
Phoenix Equity PartnersPhoenix 2016 Fund · 2017 · Buyout
2 ownership periods · full history below
Key facts
HQUK
SectorLegalTech
Ownership history
2 ownership periods
Active
BGFExited 2021
2016 · 2021(5yr) · BGF · 2011 · Evergreen
BGF sold Setfords to Phoenix Equity Partners in 2021 after 5 years.
Phoenix Equity PartnersActive
2021 · present(5yr) · Phoenix 2016 Fund · 2017 · Buyout
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Questions
Who owns Setfords?
Setfords is currently owned by Phoenix Equity Partners, through Phoenix 2016 Fund, since 2021.
When did Phoenix Equity Partners acquire Setfords?
Phoenix Equity Partners acquired Setfords in 2021.
Who did Setfords sell to?
BGF sold Setfords to Phoenix Equity Partners in 2021 (Secondary).
Who has owned Setfords over time?
Setfords has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: BGF · via BGF · 2016–2021 · sold to Phoenix Equity Partners · (Secondary); Phoenix Equity Partners · via Phoenix 2016 Fund · 2021–2021.
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